CVE-2019-10108 : Security Advisory and Response

A flaw in the access control system has been detected in versions of GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition prior to 11.7.8, 11.8.x prior to 11.8.4, and 11.9.x prior to 11.9.2, allowing unauthorized individuals to add and view labels.

Understanding CVE-2019-10108

This CVE identifies an Incorrect Access Control issue in GitLab versions before the specified patches.

What is CVE-2019-10108?

CVE-2019-10108 is a vulnerability in GitLab that enables non-members of private projects or groups to add and view labels, compromising access control.

The Impact of CVE-2019-10108

The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive project information and potential data breaches.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-10108

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in GitLab versions before 11.7.8, 11.8.4, and 11.9.2 allows unauthorized users to manipulate labels within private projects or groups.

Affected Systems and Versions

GitLab Community Edition before 11.7.8
GitLab Enterprise Edition before 11.8.4
GitLab versions 11.9.x before 11.9.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized individuals can exploit this vulnerability by gaining access to private project or group spaces and adding or viewing labels.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-10108 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update GitLab to versions 11.7.8, 11.8.4, or 11.9.2 to patch the vulnerability.
Review and adjust access controls to restrict label manipulation to authorized users only.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update access control policies to prevent unauthorized access.
Conduct security training for users to raise awareness about access control best practices.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from GitLab and promptly apply patches to secure your systems.